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SavATree LLC

Crew Leader

Jamaica, VT

$40 - $50/hr

Crew Lead Tree Climber What We Offer At SavATree, your success is our priority. Here's how we ... to guide a team. In this role, you will: * Perform high-quality tree care services, including ...

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How much do climbing guide jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for climbing guide in Vermont is $20.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.57 and $21.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Climbing Guide vs Rock Climbing Instructor?

AspectClimbing GuideRock Climbing Instructor
CertificationsGuide certifications (e.g., AMGA, ACMG)Climbing instruction certifications (e.g., AMGA, PCGI)
Work EnvironmentOutdoor climbing sites, crags, mountainsIndoor climbing gyms, outdoor crags
Employer & Industry UsageOutdoor adventure companies, guiding servicesClimbing gyms, outdoor education programs
Primary FocusLeading clients safely on climbs, route planningTeaching climbing techniques, safety, and skills

While both roles involve climbing and safety, a Climbing Guide primarily leads clients on outdoor climbs, focusing on guiding and safety. A Rock Climbing Instructor emphasizes teaching climbing skills, often in indoor gyms or outdoor settings, with a focus on instruction and skill development.

Climbing Guide jobs near you
Infographic showing various Climbing Guide job openings in Vermont as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,579 per year, or $21 per hour.

Guide - Seasonal

Waitsfield, VT • On-site

True North Wilderness Program
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 11 - 50 employees
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Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Are you a team player looking to make an impact on the next generation? Do you have the desire and drive to mentor young adults? Are you passionate about the outdoors and sharing that passion with others? If so, the Guide position is right for you! True North is actively hiring seasonal Guides who are energetic, personable, natural leaders, and strong communicators. The Guide role is perfect for someone who is eager to learn and build meaningful connections while facilitating wellness-related activities. Guides work a 4 day on / 3 day off schedule, working and sleeping on-site. This is a seasonal position, with employment from May - August.
Guides work in teams of two to three to provide supervision for a group of up to 12 students, ages 15-28. A day can include facilitating/participating in daily activities (yoga, canoeing, indoor rock climbing, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, disc golf, games, art, movie nights, museum visits, etc.), and fostering an intentional community focused on wellness aspects, such as exercise, mindfulness, and more, while helping students achieve therapeutic goals.
Benefits include: WFA certification and WFA or WFR re-certification reimbursement, health insurance, SIMPLE IRA with employer match, opportunity to earn up to $450/year towards qualified health and wellness activities, opportunity to earn up to $600/year of student loan payment reimbursement, and opportunity to earn additional funding towards professional development and graduate school. Opportunity to earn PTO.
Applicants must be 21 or older.
True North is committed to enriching the experience of our students, families, and team by celebrating an inclusive work environment. We seek to recruit a broadly diverse staff who will contribute a variety of viewpoints and experiences to ongoing program development and superior support of our clients. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups including professionals of color and diverse gender identities.

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